Police appeal for witnesses after an elderly couple were seriously injured in a crash on the outskirts of Newport on the Isle of Wight. Shortly before 5pm on Tuesday, August 31st, a Peugeot 206 driven by a 92-year-old man was in collision with a Ford Fiesta driven by a 38-year-old woman. The crash happened on [...]

The Ministry of Justice is working with Partnerships for Renewables to investigate the feasibility of developing a wind energy project at an Isle of Wight Prison. A source told Island Pulse: Partnerships for Renewables, part of the Carbon Trust, are evaluating the Camp Hill site with a view to putting up a pair of 80 metre tower wind turbines…

Quirky, unique and off the beaten path, properties across the Isle of Wight are set to open their doors to the public in the annual Heritage Open Days. Explore historic properties free of charge between 9th -12th September 2010…

Watch out for pink buildings and pink fundraisers as Breast Cancer Campaign’s Isle of Pink returns to help raise funds for breast cancer research and promote breast cancer awareness on the island!..

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance brought a decommissioned air ambulance helicopter over to the Isle of Wight for the Annual Steam Show. This is the first time the ‘POD’ has visited the island and proved to be a star attraction. Young and old, rich and famous queued up to try out the ‘POD’. View Photo Gallery…

The Isle of Wight Steam Show at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway, this weekend is the venue for a much anticipated book launch. It is the second volume of Southern Rails on the Isle of Wight by Ian Drummond and Alan Doe, which focuses on the lines between Ryde and Ventnor and the Bembridge branch…

The 2010 British Powerboat Festival powered by RB12.com has begun. This year the legendary Cowes – Torquay – Cowes marathon powerboat race is celebrating its 50th birthday. On and off water action is set to make this Bank Holiday weekend one to remember in Cowes…

Hamble-based Royal Southern Yacht Club are set for success as they have retained the services of marine industry PR specialist and experienced event press officer, Peta Stuart-Hunt…